Basking

Can Greek Tortoises eat Cilantro?

Testudo graeca · Coriandrum sativum

Caution

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Specialist resource

No contra-indications for cilantro exist in the available sources for Greek Tortoises, and ReptiFiles supports its use as an occasional herb for tortoises. Tortoise Trust emphasizes fiber-rich staples, so cilantro should remain supplementary.

Feeding frequency

DailyWeeklyOccasionalNever
Caution

Weekly

HerbivoreVegetableLow oxalateNot toxic

The short answer

No contra-indications for cilantro exist in the available sources for Greek Tortoises, and ReptiFiles supports its use as an occasional herb for tortoises. Tortoise Trust emphasizes fiber-rich staples, so cilantro should remain supplementary.

Feeding it safely

How much / how often

Weekly

Backed by sources

Specialist resourceReptiFiles

Reviewed by basking_research · June 2026

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